Cook I - Military Veterans

Description of Work

This is a REPOST. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $36,400

HOURS FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Monday - Friday 5:00AM to 3:30PM.
Selected candidate must be able to work these hours. *

This position entails skilled work in preparing and cooking the majority or entirety of meals at the NC State Highway Patrol's Training Academy in Raleigh, NC. Work is performed in accordance with menus prepared and quantities provided by the dietary staff for each meal and requires skill in determining cooking times for various food items in order to complete all portions of the meal at the prescribed serving time. Work is reviewed by a supervisor to ensure that food is prepared safely according to schedule, and that food waste is minimal. The assigned work location is Raleigh, NC (Wake County).
Job responsibilities include the following :

• Assisting in preparation of meals including starting the cooking process, observing food while cooking, following approved food handling techniques and sanitation requirements.
• Removing foods at correct times for service.
• Obtaining necessary ingredients for meal preparation and following standardized recipes to assure quality, quantity and nutritional value of foods.
• Making salads, desserts and rolls.
• Checking production schedules and correctly determining variety and quantity of food.
• Planning for food preparation on a daily basis to have meals ready at serving time using menu requirements and number of customers; developing and modifying recipes or procedures as needed.
• Reading menu to correctly estimate food requirements and checks supplies to determine that sufficient quantities of food are available for meals, including pulling meats from freezers to thaw in time for food preparation.
• Following standardized recipes to assure quality, quantity, and nutritional value of foods using institutional kitchen techniques.
• Preparing meats and vegetables by starting the cooking process, seasoning, observing food while cooking, adjusting temperatures to control cooking times, and removing foods when done following institutional kitchen techniques.
• Assisting in serving food, cleaning of cafeteria line & cleaning of the kitchen area.
• Cleaning cafeteria line, dining room, kitchen and equipment to maintain sanitary environment and preventing food borne illnesses; following health codes and approved methods for institutional kitchens.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits . The position works 4 days/week (10-hour shifts). Some weekend work and occasional holidays may be required.

Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is NC01. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the NC State Highway Patrol :
The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people in North Carolina. This mission will be accomplished, in partnership with all levels of government and the citizens of North Carolina, through quality law enforcement services based upon high ethical, professional and legal standards.

About the NC State Highway Patrol Training Academy :
The State Highway Patrol Training Academy is responsible for conducting Basic Law Enforcement Training Schools, Fast Track Basic Schools, Basic Telecommunicators Schools, Mandated In-Service Training, Specialized Training Courses such as Motor Carrier Training, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Driver's Training, SMI Training, Mobile Field Force, Emergency Medical Training and training for civilian support personnel as well as First Line Supervisor Training. Additionally, the Training Academy arranges for and coordinates certain training and educational opportunities for members in out-of-state locations. A wide range of training programs is also offered to municipal, county, state and federal agencies both inside and outside North Carolina.

The Training Academy maintains the training records of the Patrol. Academy staff members attend seminars and training programs in order to stay abreast with the most modern and effective developments in law enforcement training. Training needs, analysis, research and course development are also essential elements of the training function.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ( Note : These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following :

• Experience preparing and cooking food in large quantities.
• Experience with safe food handling.
• Experience using a variety of kitchen equipment (i.e. kettles, convection ovens, convection steamers, braising pans, mixer, food processors, slicers, deep fryers).

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES :

• Five years of experience in food preparation in a commercial and/or institutional setting.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Education and/or experience in food preparation that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial and/or institutional setting.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back") . This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855.524.5627.

For questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Tameka Leach, Employment Specialist at tameka.leach@ncshp.gov .